Jump directly to the Content

To Quip

Appreciation


The Daily Vidette, student paper of Illinois State University, ran the following correction: "It was incor-rectly reported that today is T-Shirt Appreciation Day. In fact, it is Teacher Appreciation Day.

It's often said that teachers don't get enough appreciation. Now we know why


Committees


Rules for committee membership:
Never arrive on time; this stamps you as a beginner.
Don't say anything until the meeting is half over; this stamps you as being wise.
Be as vague as possible; this avoids irritating others.
When in doubt, suggest that a subcommittee be appointed.
Be the first to move for adjournment; this will make you popular.


Criticism


The Arizona Republic reported, "As Terry Mikel was speeding toward Tucson, he passed a car, an unmarked Arizona Highway Patrol car. The officer pulled Terry over. When Terry explained that he was late for a class he was teaching at the University of Arizona, the officer took pity on him and let him off with a warning. Before he went back to ...

From Issue:Winter 1997: Change & Opportunity
April
Support Our Work

Subscribe to CT for less than $4.25/month

Homepage Subscription Panel

Read These Next

Related
This Culture is Overrated
This Culture is Overrated
From the Magazine
I Wanted a Bigger God Than My Hindu Guru Offered
I Wanted a Bigger God Than My Hindu Guru Offered
As my doubts about his teachings grew, so did a secret fascination with Jesus.
Editor's Pick
What Christians Miss When They Dismiss Imagination
What Christians Miss When They Dismiss Imagination
Understanding God and our world needs more than bare reason and experience.
close